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. Consider the clinical environment in which you are currently working or have recently worked

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In collaboration with your approved course mentor, you will identify a specific evidence-based practice proposal topic for the capstone project. Consider the clinical environment in which you are currently working or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a quality improvement suggestion, a leadership initiative, or an educational need appropriate to your area of interest as well as your practice immersion (practicum) setting. Examples of the integration of community health, leadership, and an EBP can be found on the “Educational and Community-Based Programs” page of the Healthy People 2020 website.

Write a 500-750 word description of your proposed capstone project topic. Make sure to include the following:

The problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need that will be the focus of the project

The setting or context in which the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need can be observed.

A description providing a high level of detail regarding the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need.

Impact of the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need on the work environment, the quality of care provided by staff, and patient outcomes.

Significance of the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need and its implications to nursing.

A proposed solution to the identified project topic

You are required to retrieve and assess a minimum of 8 peer-reviewed articles. Plan your time accordingly to complete this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Compile the data collected through the interview for each category of questions, taking into consideration the age group to which they belong.

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Healthy Lifestyles

Research the South University Online Library and the Internet to read more about the behavioral patterns. Conduct an interview (via phone or face-to-face) of ten or more people in the age group of fifteen to sixty-four years, to survey the impression of their health, health problems, and lifestyle choices.

Ask the following questions, while conducting the interview:

Do you smoke?

Do you drink alcohol?

Do you wear a seatbelt while driving a car?

Do you talk on the phone while driving?

Do you exercise four to five times a week?

Do you eat a healthy diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, chicken, and whole grain?

Do you suffer from any of the following conditions: high blood pressure, stress, weight issues, or diabetes?

Compile the data collected through the interview for each category of questions, taking into consideration the age group to which they belong.

For doing so, create a three column chart.

In the first column, list the health behaviors for which people were interviewed.

In the second column, list the percentage of individuals interviewed against each behavior.

In the third column, list the percentage of people who believe they have healthy lifestyles (information can be found in the text readings or from the Internet).

Next, analyze the chart to understand how these columns differ from each other.

In a Microsoft Word document, create a 3- to 4-page report of your analysis, answering the following questions:

Are you surprised to see the trends of the most common behaviors? Discuss.

Did an individual’s age relate to his or her health behavior? For example, do individuals in the age group of fifty to sixty years have different behaviors than individuals in the age group of thirty to forty years?

What are some of the changes that the people you interviewed could implement in their lifestyles and behaviors to improve their health status?

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format

discuss school issues that influence at-risk children and youth and examine school structures, programs, and services that are most effective for helping at-risk youth in the educational setting.

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Report Issue

Part 1:

For this unit, you will discuss school issues that influence at-risk children and youth and examine school structures, programs, and services that are most effective for helping at-risk youth in the educational setting.

Describe several qualities that you feel make up an effective school environment. Be very detailed and specific. How do these qualities address the needs of at-risk youth? How might these qualities help the overall school structure and serve as a protective factor for at-risk children and youth even outside of the school environment? What kinds of policies and programs would help ensure that at-risk youth and/or children with special needs are successful in school? What can advocates do to ensure that these qualities, programs, and services are consistently implemented in school systems and that the schools adhere to legal and ethical guidelines?

Part II:

The juvenile justice system serves many needs, including, but not limited to, prevention, treatment, incarceration, probation, aftercare, and community integration. You should complete the assigned readings for the unit before the Seminar and come prepared to discuss the following topics:

Describe the concept of an IEP and the process for establishing an IEP?

Who would you involve on the IEP team and why would you include those people?

What kids of information would be important to gather before establishing the IEP?

What specific services, resources, programs, etc. would you want to advocate for when writing the IEP?

How would you work with the IEP team to implement and evaluate the IEP?

What are the legal responsibilities of the school and the teacher?

In your text this week, read the following:

Chapter 5, “School Issues that Relate to At-Risk Children and Youth” and Chapter 7, “School Dropout”

Review the following documents

A Guide to the IEP from the Department of Education

PowerPoint: Elements of Effective Schools

Watch the following videos:

Department of Education: Individualized Education Program (IEP)

IEP 101: What is a Special Education Advocate?

A professional advocate talks about why you need an advocate in your school IEP meeting

Describe the changes to Medicare that are direct results of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010

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Medicare

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about the changes to Medicare.

Based on your research and understanding, respond to the following:

Describe the changes to Medicare that are direct results of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.

Analyze and explain the possible impacts upon the health care system as more Americans gain access to health care.

Explain the ways in which increased access to health care may affect baby boomers either positively or negatively.

Explore the role technology plays in accessing health care and on the Patient Protection and Affordable Act.

Analyze and explain the two new technologies that have affected health care in the past five years.

Analyze and describe the two new technologies that will be needed in the years ahead to keep up with the aging baby boomers.

Primary hypothyroidism

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M.E. is a 29-year-old woman with a 7-month history of heavy, irregular menses, a 5-lb weight gain, constipation, and decreased energy. Her past history is unremarkable. She takes no prescription medic

M.E. is a 29-year-old woman with a 7-month history of heavy, irregular menses, a 5-lb weight gain, constipation, and decreased energy. Her past history is unremarkable. She takes no prescription medications but uses iron and calcium supplements. She has a family history of thyroid disease. On examination, her weight is 152 lbs, her heart rate is 64 bpm, and her blood pressure is 138/86. Her thyroid gland is mildly enlarged, without nodularity. She has trace edema in her lower extremities, and her reflexes are slow. Laboratory studies are as follows: TSH is 15.3 mIU/mL (elevated), free T4 is 0.3 mIU/mL, and total cholesterol is 276 mg/mL.

Diagnosis: Primary hypothyroidism

Answer the following questions. Include two references, cited in APA style.

  1. List specific goals of treatment for M.E.
  2. What drug therapy would you prescribe? Why?
  3. What are the parameters for monitoring the success of the therapy?
  4. Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.
  5. List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.
  6. What would be the choice for second-line therapy?
  7. What over-the-counter and/or alternative medications would be appropriate for M.E.?
  8. What lifestyle changes would you recommend to M.E.?
  9. Describe one or two drug–drug or drug–food interactions for the selected agent.

What is the action strategy to be taken to maintain resident care in the facility and to limit the movement of residents, staff and visitors in order to protect people and property from a hazard?

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InstructionsEmergency Preparedness Guide for Assisted LivingYour long-term care facility has asked you as a member of human resources to join the company team to create an Emergency Preparedness Guide

Instructions

Emergency Preparedness Guide for Assisted Living

Your long-term care facility has asked you as a member of human resources to join the company team to create an Emergency Preparedness Guide for your Assisted Living facility.

1.    You are asked to explain the emergency operations plan as part of Emergency Preparedness Guide for an Assisted Living facility. Explain these operations. What is the action strategy to be taken to maintain resident care in the facility and to limit the movement of residents, staff and visitors in order to protect people and property from a hazard? Who will be onsite to ensure the strategy is implemented?

2.    Access the planning process as part of Emergency Preparedness Guide for an Assisted Living facility. What does the planning process as part of an Emergency Preparedness Guide for an Assisted Living facility look like for your facility? Who at your facility needs to be involved?

3.    Provide a Shelter in Place plan for your facility as part of Emergency Preparedness Guide for an Assisted Living facility. If you were to hand this off to family members what main areas will it cover?

4.    Develop a Communications Plan. Have one slide of the highlights to show what will it look like—it will need to address stakeholders including media so the community is aware. The Communications Plan is part of Emergency Preparedness Guide for the Assisted Living facility. Who at your facility will be responsible for updating the media?

Requirements

You need to create a PowerPoint presentation for a Board of Directors (10–12 slides; speaker notes as needed to support assertions). Keep slides in the order of the questions given.

Be sure to support your assertions with evidence-based research, scholarly articles, and well-supported strategies that support your work. Although the use of APA citing is not required for this assignment, proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation are expected. Add sources to the last slide using APA format. Use of art and graphics suggested. See the Purdue Global writing center for the text rule on the amount of text that can go on a slide.

How do atherosclerosis and immobility promote changes in blood coagulation?

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Leona Case StudyLeona is 52 years old and smokes. She is also overweight and has atherosclerosis. When she was given a 2-week vacation from work, she packed up her bags and flew from Minnesota to Sydn

Leona Case Study

Leona is 52 years old and smokes. She is also overweight and has atherosclerosis. When she was given a 2-week vacation from work, she packed up her bags and flew from Minnesota to Sydney, Australia, for the trip she always wanted to take.  Unfortunately, just 3 days after she arrived, she was hospitalized when her left calf became inflamed, causing her considerable pain. The physician attending to her told her she developed a deep vein thrombosis.

1.    Explain, using your knowledge of hypercoagulability, why the trip to Australia contributed to Leona’s DVT? Why was Leona already at risk for thrombus development?

2.    How does Leona’s atherosclerosis affect platelet function? Conversely, what is the effect of increased platelet activity on the development of atherosclerosis?

3.    How do atherosclerosis and immobility promote changes in blood coagulation?

4.    When Leona was in the hospital, she received heparin therapy. Explain why this course of action was taken to treat her DVT. Why was she not given heparin tablets to take back to the hotel with her?

How do sociologists define assimilation

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Description This test covers materials from Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the discussions.Book: Race & Ethnic Relations American AND Global Perspectives/ 10th Edition. Author: Martin N. Marger a) Read th

Description

This test covers materials from Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the discussions.

Book: Race & Ethnic Relations American AND Global Perspectives/ 10th Edition. Author: Martin N. Marger a) Read the following questions carefully and answer ONE question. Double- space your work.

b) This is an essay test do not number any part of your work.

c) Use a new paragraph for each new idea or sub-section.

–         Can racial and ethnic groups (example African Americans, Native Americans) assimilate into American society based on Gordon’s seven phases of assimilation?

–         What assumptions did Gordon make regarding assimilation of African Americans in the USA?

–         In your view, does the emerging global economy demand assimilation into one dominant culture?

–                     How do sociologists define assimilation

Explain the concepts “minority” and “majority” groups within the context of race and ethnicity. Using examples from American society as part of your work, discuss as many features of “minority” and “majority” groups as you can. What influence do majority groups have over minority groups in America?Compare the key ideas of one Sociological and one Psychological theory of prejudice or discrimination.Next, show how each of the theories would explain prejudice against one ethnic in American society.

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Document Format Requirements

The essay test paper must be 4 or 5 pages. Double spaced, 12 point font is more acceptable. Use the Times New Roman or Courier New font.  It is bigger and more presentable than some others. Also justify your margins as opposed to a left margin.

You must include some scholarly research information along with citations and a full reference list at the end.  Be sure to paraphrase information that you use from scholarly sources and cite them. Finally, if you use scholarly information, you must provide a work cited page. Web addresses belong to the work cited page and not in the body of your essay.

Additional guidelines for Writing Your Essay and Papers

Content

1.      A clear and focused thesis statement

2.      Indication of good comprehension of sources used

3.      Argumentation is consistent, logical, coherent, and persuasive

4.      Evidence of capacity to evaluate arguments of others, including pro and con positions, and accounts of strengths and weaknesses.

5.      Originality, creativity

Organization and Style

1.      Good paragraph construction, showing continuity and coherence of overall structure of paper.

2.      Good transitions between paragraphs.

3.      Proper grammar and usage. Proper spelling and punctuation.

4.      Proper use of citations.

Acknowledge your sources. You cannot overdo citations. If you have any doubt, err on the side of caution. Always cite your sources.

Book: Race & Ethnic Relations American AND Global Perspectives/ 10th Edition.    Author: Martin N. Marger

What are the side effects of fluoxetine?

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A 40 year old woman presents with fatigue. She reports feeling ‘very run down’ for the past three months.  She has no interest in participating in her usual activities and sporting events. She re

A 40 year old woman presents with fatigue. She reports feeling ‘very run down’ for the past three months.  She has no interest in participating in her usual activities and sporting events. She reports sleeping problems and low appetite. She is constantly feeling low and has frequent crying spells.

Her physical examination is normal and thyroid function is normal.

She is diagnosed with major depression and is referred for counseling and started on fluoxetine.

Assignment Questions

  1. What is the mechanism of action of fluoxetine?
  2. Why is fluoxetine the drug of choice?
  3. What are the side effects of fluoxetine?
  4. What are the risks of abruptly discontinuing fluoxetine?

Instructions 

  • Prepare and submit a 3-4 page paper [total] in length (not including APA format).
  • Answer all the questions above.
  • Support your position with examples.
  • Please review the rubric to ensure that your assignment meets criteria.
  • Submit the following documents to the Submit Assignments/Assessments area:
    • Case Study: Antidepressants

List possible differential diagnosis with supporting/excluding criteria

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Each student will present a Clinical Practice Presentation . The focus of the presentation must reflect current treatment recommendations from accepted professional organizations. Students are expect

Each student will present a Clinical Practice Presentation . The focus of the presentation must reflect current treatment recommendations from accepted professional organizations.

Students are expected to expand their use of resources for evidence-based practice beyond the required text, and explore nursing and related literature to improve their understanding and application of advanced interventions. Each student will present a Clinical Practice Presentation. The focus of the presentation must reflect current treatment recommendations from accepted professional organizations. Presentations will be evaluated related to the criteria listed. Presentations must be no more than 8 slides in a PowerPoint format with a Reference List in APA format, will be no more than 15 minutes in length. Topics will be listed and students must sign up for presentation by the second week of the course. Topics may include: pneumonia, COPD, Parkinson’s, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, Asthma, joint replacement, psoriasis, and others.

Grading Criteria

In order to get the full grade you must have all this aspects

Presents the case including CC, HPI, Hx, ROS and PE findings concisely

List possible differential diagnosis with supporting/excluding criteria.

What labs or tests are typically ordered in relation to this condition? What results should the

NP expects to see with this diagnosis?

What medications are typically prescribed for this condition? List specific drugs, starting doses, dose ranges, precautions to keep in mind when prescribing these drugs.

What are the outcomes expected or unexpected for this specific condition? And What patient outcomes will trigger a referral?

Provide patient teaching materials specific to their condition